Hesperia, CA – One Killed, One Injured in Fatal Crash on Summit Valley Rd
Hesperia, CA (September 23, 2022) – On Thursday morning, September 22, a multi-vehicle crash was reported in Hesperia that killed one person and injured one other.
According to California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 6 a.m. on Summit Valley Road, just west of Trout Street. The accident occurred when two sedans entered the same space in the roadway and crashed into each other. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles, severely mangling one of the vehicles.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. The jaws of life were required to remove the door from the severely mangled vehicle and extricate the driver. The driver of this vehicle sadly sustained catastrophic injuries and died at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. The driver of the other vehicle was also severely injured and was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center for emergency treatment.
The accident caused the area to be shut down for many hours as crews tended to the victims and cleared the accident.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the impact.
We offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident.
Our thoughts are also with the other victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
California leads the nation with some of the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reported that more than 3,500 people were killed in car accidents in California. Each year since then has had similar amounts of traffic fatalities. In the first three months of 2022, there were already over 1,000 deaths related to car accidents. There are many reasons accidents happen in California, such as texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, or failing to yield or stop at traffic lights and stop signs. More than one-third of all road fatalities in the US are caused by reckless driving.
Losing a loved one is never an easy thing to deal with. This is especially true when their passing comes unexpectedly. If someone you love was killed in an accident caused by someone else’s careless or reckless behaviors, it’s important to hold the at-fault person responsible for their actions. When you lose a loved one, we know that no amount of money could replace that person’s presence in your life. However, filing a wrongful death suit against a negligent party can ensure that you get justice for your deceased family member and can help you to cope with their loss.
In the aftermath of losing a loved one, you shouldn’t have to deal with the stressful legal decisions alone and may be wondering where to turn for help. An experienced and compassionate attorney can help to handle these burdens for you.
If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact a Hesperia wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.
Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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